Today we get to hear Darryl Cheng, founder of Houseplant Journal, discuss his “watering strategy”, a new and useful way to think about watering houseplants indoors. Connect With Darryl Cheng: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: Strategies For Watering Your Garden Some of the ways I approach watering in my garden as well as offer some suggestions for those of you who live in different climates! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Overwatering...one of the biggest plant killers. Darryl Cheng from Houseplant Journal comes on again to discuss exactly what it is, as well as teases his strategy for watering houseplants. Connect With [INSERT GUEST NAME]: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: 5 Signs of Overwatering Here's a quick re-run of my favorite episode on watering - specifically overwatering. There are many signs to look for, but these 5 are key! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

What exactly is ‘natural light’ indoors? Is there such a thing? Plants did not evolve to grow in our boxed off, enclosed environments, so how can we think about natural light in this Connect With Darryl Cheng: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: Understanding Light 101 - Terminology We've got Maria from Bloom and Grow radio on, for a fun and light week on light, houseplants, and indoor gardening! Hope you enjoy. We're talking about how to make sense of "bright, indirect light" and the other common indoor light terminology you'll hear. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Darryl from Houseplant Journal is back on the show today, and we get NERDY about how plants use light. Connect With [INSERT GUEST NAME]: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: How Does Light Affect Plant Growth? As gardeners, it's important to have a base-level understanding of how plants grow. That way, you can troubleshoot any issues from the ground up! Today we talk about light and how plants use it to grow. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today we invite the one and only Darryl Cheng of Houseplant Journal on the podcast for the week. We’re talking about his new book, The New Plant Parent, as well as an in-depth deep dive to plant care in general. Connect With Darryl Cheng: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Permaculture is a word that is often used in many ways by many people. It also depends heavily on your locale as a gardener. I have Brian (@neverenoughdirt on Instagram) on the show to learn how he approaches it in his backyard lot. Connect With Brian: Instagram Citrus Clonal Protection Program Learn More: Urban Permaculture 101 Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Heirlooms offer a look into the past, at how plants used to be cultivated before we standardized them and bred them for pest and disease resistance instead of flavor. Connect With Brian: Instagram Citrus Clonal Protection Program Learn More: What Does "Heirloom" Even Mean? We hear about heirloom veggies all of the time, but do you know what 'heirloom' actually means? It's a bit tricky, so tune in. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Curious about rare citrus? This episode is for you. Brian (@neverenoughdirt on Instagram) cultivates many rare varieties of citrus as well as grafts his own trees, so it’s sure to inspire your future citrus addiction. Connect With Brian: Instagram Citrus Clonal Protection Program Learn More: Growing Citrus Trees Indoors?! Did you know that you can keep your citrus indoors in the winter...and if you're REALLY epic, you can grow them indoors all year long? Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

We’ve talked about edible landscaping many times in the past, but I find everyone has a different take on it, so Brian (@neverenoughdirt on Instagram) is coming on to share his thoughts and approach. Connect With Brian: Instagram Citrus Clonal Protection Program Learn More: Perennial Edibles To Grow Tired of "re-starting" your edible garden every year? Try some of these perennial edibles for year after year of delicious harvest. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

I don’t have any children (yet), but my friend Brian (@neverenoughdirt on Instagram) does - so I brought him on to talk about how he gets his children engaged in the garden. Connect With Brian: Instagram Citrus Clonal Protection Program Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today, we talk about small-scale succession planting techniques with my friend Brian. Connect With Brian: Instagram Citrus Clonal Protection Program Learn more: Creative Succession Planting Ideas Succession planting is one of the most confusing and complicated tasks in the garden...or is it? Learn a few of my thoughts on how to make this process a lot easier, and streamline the harvest you get from your garden. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

If you’ve gotten the bird bug and want chickens in your garden, don’t forget about ducks! They can be extremely beneficial in an edible veggie garden, and I’m talking with my friend Brian AKA @neverenoughdirt on Instagram about it in today’s show. Connect With Brian: Instagram Citrus Clonal Protection Program Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

The last thing you want to happen is to put a ton of effort into caring for your young seedlings, only to lose them to damping off or another seedling issue. Join Leslie and I as we talk about the best ways to prevent seedling health issues. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Facebook Groups: Gardening Under Lights Plant Parenting Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

There’s practically no more important input in a young plant’s life than the light it receives. If you listened to our last week with Leslie, you’ll know this full well...but a reminder never hurts! Connect With Leslie Halleck: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Facebook Groups: Gardening Under Lights Plant Parenting Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Some seeds need a bit more love than others to get their lives started. Leslie and I chat about the different ways you can ‘trick’ your seeds into starting, no matter what the season actually is. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Facebook Groups: Gardening Under Lights Plant Parenting Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Some plants are difficult to propagate via “normal” methods, so turning to air layering can be a fantastic, albeit somewhat complex way to go. Leslie Halleck gives us all a complete breakdown of the process from start to finish. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Facebook Groups: Gardening Under Lights Plant Parenting Learn More: How to Air Layer Propagate a Plant Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

The 3rd update from the Apocalypse Grow challenge. Lots to update all of you survivors on. Hope you're doing well out there. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Succulents are easy to propagate, yes, but there are a few things you can do wrong that will drastically reduce your success rates. Join Leslie Halleck and I as we riff on our succulent success tips. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Facebook Groups: Gardening Under Lights Plant Parenting Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Plant cuttings can be complex, and there are many ways to go wrong. That’s why Leslie Halleck is back on the show, dropping EPIC knowledge about all of the different types out there and how to take them. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Facebook Groups Gardening Under Lights Plant Parenting Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Leslie Halleck is back on the show! Today we talk about the different types of rooting hormones, what’s in them, and why they’re so important in your propagation process.  Connect With Leslie Halleck: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Facebook Groups: Gardening Under Lights Plant Parenting Learn More: Rooting Hormones Explained Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

In our final episode with Tom, we riff on Piet’s style of garden, as well as our own relationship to gardening and nature itself, given that we both live in urban environments. Learn More About Piet and The Five Seasons Documentary: About the Film Watch the Trailer Five Seasons Screenings Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

This entire week we’ve been talking about very lofty and high-level garden designs...but what about us at home? What inspiration can we draw from professional designers to benefit our own gardens? Learn More About Piet and The Five Seasons Documentary: About the Film Watch the Trailer Five Seasons Screenings   Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

On today's audiolog for the Apocalypse Grow challenge: grunion hunting, kumquat foraging, and beet bartering.   Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Piet Oudolf has done projects around the world, notably in the US and the UK. Today I talk with Tom Piper about how the locale of a project influences his design choices in the garden. Learn More About Piet and The Five Seasons Documentary: About the Film Watch the Trailer Five Seasons Screenings Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

  The first 3 days of the challenge are over, and I suspect they may be the hardest. Find out how I'm doing on my Apocalypse Grow challenge, where I am surviving off of only what I grow, fish, forage, or barter. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Have you ever tried taking photos of your garden and they just come out bland and uninspiring? I know I have. I figured while I have an award-winning documentarian on the show, I might as well ask him for some photo and video tips for you all! Learn More About Piet and The Five Seasons Documentary: About the Film Watch the Trailer Five Seasons Screenings Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today we have Tom Piper on, talking about some of the interesting stories and a bit more background on Piet and what makes his approach to garden design so unique. Learn More About Piet and The Five Seasons Documentary: About the Film Watch the Trailer Five Seasons Screenings Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

We’re back with Tom Piper, and today we talk a bit about how Five Seasons came to be. It stemmed from Tom’s work on the New York High Line, which Piet was a designer for. And, like all gardens do, it grew from there. Learn More About Piet and The Five Seasons Documentary: About the Film Watch the Trailer Five Seasons Screenings Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today kicks off a week with Tom Piper, an award-winning director, and documentarian. This is a bit of a change from most guests, as this week we’re diving into the work of one man - Piet Oudolf - a world-renowned Dutch garden designer and author. Learn More About Piet and The Five Seasons Documentary: About the Film Watch the Trailer Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server

Once you’re bitten by the gardening bug, it’s only natural to start becoming a “botanical explorer.” Siloé Oliveira of Suburban Homestead discuss what that term means, and some of our favorite plants. Connect With Siloé Oliveira: Suburban Homestead YouTube Etsy Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

As we all know, aesthetics aren’t my strong suit, which is why Siloé Oliveira of Suburban Homestead is on the show today to talk about creating “magic” in the garden with different types of garden layouts and designs. Connect With Siloé Oliveira: Suburban Homestead YouTube Etsy Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

There are plenty of unsustainable practices we employ as gardeners, but today Siloé Oliveira of Suburban Homestead and I focus on the ways to bring a more sustainable mindset to your gardening practice. Connect With Siloé Oliveira: Suburban Homestead YouTube Etsy Learn More: Sustainable Water Use in the Garden and Home In this episode, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about how to save as MUCH water as possible when gardening and homesteading...it gets really creative! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

This is a topic near and dear to my heart, with Siloé Oliveira of Suburban Homestead. Anyone - and I mean ANYONE - can grow SOMETHING, no matter where they live. Connect With Siloé Oliveira: Suburban Homestead YouTube Etsy Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today we’re joined again by Siloé Oliveira of Suburban Homestead, talking about different ways to reduce time and effort in the garden as a busy person. We all have other commitments, and you’d be surprised how little time you can actually spend in the garden, and still have it yield incredible harvests. Connect With Siloé Oliveira: Suburban Homestead YouTube Etsy Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today we bring on Siloé Oliveira of Suburban Homestead, a fantastic YouTube channel about small-space urban homesteading. In this show, we talk about the different ways to break the mold when it comes to traditional gardening. Connect With Siloe Olivera: Suburban Homestead YouTube Etsy Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today and we talk about Joe's background, how he got started in gardening, and what he's up to this year. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today and we talk about support options: trellising, tomato cages, and more. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today and we talk about watering, one of the most misunderstood aspects of gardening! Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today talking about the many benefits of mulch, as well as his preferred way of using mulch on his raised beds. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today, and we talk about growing in raised beds. The depth, height, length, and material you should use, and much more! Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today, and we talk about the perfect soil recipe for your raised beds. This is an area I've messed up in the past to disastrous effect, so let's see how we can prevent this problem. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Today we have a very special guest on the show...Joe Lamp'l! He's the Joe behind JoeGardener.com, as well as the host of the PBS show Growing a Greener World. In this week of episodes, we're doing some beginner gardening fundamentals with Joe and diving into his techniques and methods, starting with...starting seeds. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. We discuss the sustainability issues surrounding our use of peat moss in the garden. Learn More About Pitt Moss Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. Learn More About Pitt Moss Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. Continuing with our soil series, we discuss the term "living" soil and what it REALLY means. Learn More About Pitt Moss Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. He explains the process of "building" a good potting soil from the ground up. Learn More About Pitt Moss Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. He explains the three phases of potting soil, all the way from the beginning! Learn More About Pitt Moss Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group  

In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I have a rapid-fire Q&A of questions that you all sent in on Instagram. 12+ questions answered for beginner chicken keepers! Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/ Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to [email protected], I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group